Porcelain Creamer – Dow Sie Cot Ure – Antique
$22.00
1 in stock
A very light and delicate creamer. The mark “Dow Sie 30 Cot Ure” identifies this pitcher as antique Japanese porcelain produced by the Nagoya Potteries Shippo Kaisha (NPSK). ~ 2.75″h x 5″w x 4″d. See this video.
Key Identification Details
- Maker: Nagoya Potteries Shippo Kaisha (NPSK).
- Origin: Japan, produced during the late Meiji Era.
- Age: These pieces typically date to the late 19th century, specifically between 1880 and 1891. The mark is considered a “Pre-Nippon” mark, used before the McKinley Tariff Act of 1891 required imports to the U.S. to be clearly marked with their country of origin (e.g., “Nippon” or “Japan”).
- Style: While the mark is Japanese, the piece is often described as having a German-style aesthetic, featuring hand-painted floral designs, heavy gold gilt trim, and enameled details.
Features & Value
- Design: The pitcher features a scalloped body with hand-painted yellow and purple flowers, accented by intricate gold scrollwork, a pink-tinted rim and handle, and a faint blue tinted upper body.
- Rarity: Collectors often describe pieces with this specific “Dow Sie 30 Cot Ure” mark as extremely hard to find.
Be sure to carefully look at the images and video provided. If you have any questions about this item, please Contact Rae before purchase.
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